KFC · Twisters & Bowls
Original Crunch TwisterKFC calories & macros
A KFC Original Crunch Twister has 517 calories (2,163 kJ), with 23.5 g protein, 26.0 g fat and 45.4 g carbs per serve. That is about 25% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B4.5 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,163 kJ (517 kcal) |
| Protein | 23.5 g |
| Fat, total | 26.0 g |
| - saturated | 4.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45.4 g |
| - sugars | 5.7 g |
| Sodium | 974 mg |
As published by KFC.
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. KFC only publishes its fillets and hashbrown on their own. Everything else here is worked out from KFC's own menu, so treat it as close, not exact.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 517 | 2,163 | 23.5 | 26.0 | 45.4 |
| No Slaw (-32 kcal) | 485 | 2,029 | 23.0 | 24.1 | 42.4 |
| No Pepper Mayo (-89 kcal) | 428 | 1,791 | 23.2 | 16.6 | 44.1 |
| + Avocado (+44 kcal) | 561 | 2,347 | 24.1 | 30.6 | 45.5 |
| +1 Bacon Slice (+55 kcal) | 572 | 2,393 | 28.1 | 30.0 | 45.6 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+67 kcal) | 584 | 2,443 | 25.8 | 32.4 | 45.5 |
| + Corn Chips (+51 kcal) | 568 | 2,377 | 24.2 | 28.5 | 51.7 |
| + Tomato (+4 kcal) | 521 | 2,180 | 23.7 | 26.0 | 46.0 |
| + Extra Slaw (+32 kcal) | 549 | 2,297 | 24.0 | 27.9 | 48.4 |
| + Lettuce (+1 kcal) | 518 | 2,167 | 23.6 | 26.0 | 45.7 |
| + BBQ Sauce (+35 kcal) | 552 | 2,310 | 23.6 | 26.0 | 53.9 |
| + Chilli Relish (+14 kcal) | 531 | 2,222 | 23.6 | 26.0 | 48.9 |
| + Jalapeno Mayo (+89 kcal) | 606 | 2,536 | 23.8 | 35.4 | 46.7 |
| + Mayo (+89 kcal) | 606 | 2,536 | 23.8 | 35.4 | 46.7 |
| + Extra Pepper Mayo (+89 kcal) | 606 | 2,536 | 23.8 | 35.4 | 46.7 |
| + Supercharged Sauce (+69 kcal) | 586 | 2,452 | 23.8 | 32.4 | 48.1 |
| +1 Original Crispy Fillet (+224 kcal) | 741 | 3,100 | 42.4 | 37.8 | 55.9 |
How it compares with other KFC twisters & bowls
Of the 5 twisters & bowls on the KFC menu, Original Crunch Twister ranks 3rd of 5 for protein and is the 3rd lowest in calories. The category average is 494 kcal, so this one is above average by 23 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Tenders Crunch Bowl | 403 | 1,686 | 20.0 | 23.8 | 25.8 |
| Zinger Crunch Bowl | 415 | 1,736 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 27.5 |
| Original Crunch Twister | 517 | 2,163 | 23.5 | 26.0 | 45.4 |
| Zinger Protein Bowl | 552 | 2,310 | 44.0 | 28.9 | 27.6 |
| Zinger Crunch Twister | 582 | 2,435 | 27.4 | 27.9 | 53.4 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every KFC twisters & bowls item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a KFC Original Crunch Twister?
A KFC Original Crunch Twister has 517 calories, which is 2,163 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in KFC's Original Crunch Twister?
23.5 g of protein, which works out to 4.5 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,163 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,163 kJ is roughly 25% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at KFC?
Within KFC twisters & bowls it is the 3rd lowest of 5. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Original Tenders Crunch Bowl at 403 kcal, and the highest-protein is Zinger Protein Bowl with 44.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest wraps and rolls by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More KFC twisters & bowls
Zinger Protein Bowl552 kcal · 44.0 g protein
Zinger Crunch Twister582 kcal · 27.4 g protein
Zinger Crunch Bowl415 kcal · 23.2 g protein
Original Tenders Crunch Bowl403 kcal · 20.0 g proteinKFC full menuHighest protein at KFCLowest calorie at KFCOther restaurants
Source: KFC Australia Nutrition & Allergen Guide, and KFC's own ordering API, per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 14 September 2026. Every source.